Selection procedure
Article 3
1. Experts shall be selected according to an open and transparent procedure, the practical details of which shall be decided in accordance with Article 32. Without prejudice to Article 2(4), experts shall be seconded on as wide a geographical basis as possible from among the nationals of the Member States. The Member States and the GSC shall cooperate to ensure, as far as possible, a balance between men and women and observe the principle of equal opportunities. 2. A call for the expression of interest shall be sent to the Permanent Representations of the Member States or the IGO, as appropriate. The call shall indicate the descriptions of the posts, the selection criteria and the deadline for the submission of applications. 3. All applications shall be transmitted to the GSC via the Permanent Representation of the Member States or through the human resources department of the IGO. 4. In duly justified and exceptional circumstances in the interests of the European Council, the GSC may decide that an expert shall be selected without following the selection procedures set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. 5. The secondment of experts shall be subject to the specific requirements and budgetary capacity of the GSC. 6. The GSC shall create an individual file for the expert. That file shall contain relevant administrative information.